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Huntindog
Sep 12, 2016Explorer
brirene wrote:Well I WAS one of those ST believers and threw a LOT of money away on inferior ST tires, before I finally made the switch around 2006 to LTs. Not a problem since.Huntindog wrote:
As usual, whenever this topic comes up... An ST fan will make all sorts of excuses as to why ST tires fail, such as curbing, over speeding, under inflating, the sky is blue etc.. Then smugly proclaim that those who had ST tire failures simply did not understand the limitations of the ST tire design... And that when used within their limitations they will give good service.
To that I say that many of us DO understand the ST tires limitations. We DO understand the much lower testing standards for the ST tires, and we find those limitations.......... Well, limiting.
And just as predictably, LT folks will come along and smugly and condescendingly explain that anyone who uses ST's really doesn't understand, is kind of simple minded and easily duped, and doesn't mind throwing their money away on an inferior product, totally dismissing the miles collectively towed without issue. Apparently, one can only really understand (wink, wink) the issue if they're using LT's. Once again, research and use what YOU'RE comfortable with. :)
I figure if sharing what I have learned will help someone to avoid the mistakes I made... I should do so... For those that just want dismiss my experience.. It is your money. Believe me or not... It is your choice... At least I tried.
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